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• Sam Long: Oxford United defender signs new one-year contract

  03-03-2017 16:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Defender Sam Long signs a new one-year contract with League One side Oxford United.
  
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• Millions of Premium Bonds holders warned ahead of looming change

  06-04-2025 19:07 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Millions of Premium Bonds holders have been warned they face a brutal incoming rate change.
  
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• The 80p hack for getting dog hair out of cars that works 'every single time'

  06-04-2025 18:51 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Former car detailer for the royal family, Martin Cooper, has revealed a foolproof way of getting rid of dog hair from your car, and it will only cost 80p.
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing’s Janette Manrara in tears over career change this year

  06-04-2025 18:50 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing star and It Takes Two host Janette Manrara said she 'cried' when she found out about her new career change for 2025.
  
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• Why do you need to send your old passport back when you renew one? Rule explained

  06-04-2025 18:46 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Find out why you need to return your old British passport to HM Passport Office when you renew one - the rule explained, according to travel experts.
  
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• 'Unforgettable opportunity' for primary pupils as they explore plane

  06-04-2025 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Pupils at St John's CE Primary School have enjoyed "an unforgettable opportunity" to explore a plane.
  
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• Oxford removals firm moves enough boxes to fill 10 Olympic-sized swimming pools

  06-04-2025 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  ISIS Removals and Storage has moved enough belongings for people moving to and from Oxfordshire in the last year to fill 10 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
  
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• LOOKING BACK: Letters sent and received in Oxfordshire

  06-04-2025 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  We've had a look back through the Oxford Mail archive to find pictures of the letters sent and received in Oxfordshire over the years.
  
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• Country pub near Bicester with 'excellent food' picked as 'cosiest' in the UK

  06-04-2025 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Horse & Groom, in Caulcott, near Bicester, has been chosen as one of the "cosiest in the UK" by the Financial Times.
  
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• Comedian to perform show about ADHD diagnosis at Oxford Playhouse

  06-04-2025 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Edy Hurst will perform his new show, Edy Hurst’s Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself, at Oxford Playhouse on April 11.
  
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• Archway view of river is our camera club winner

  06-04-2025 18:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  OXFORD Mail Camera Club members have been out and about taking photos of archways
  
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• Stolen motorbike found abandoned on farm

  06-04-2025 17:55 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A stolen bike has been found abandoned on an Oxfordshire farm by police.
  
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• Road remains closed in both directions following house fire

  06-04-2025 17:35 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A road near Bicester remains closed in both directions following a house fire last night.
  
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• Motorcyclist hospitalised with 'serious injuries' as crash closes road

  06-04-2025 17:19 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A motorcyclist has been hospitalised with 'serious injuries' following a crash with a car at a crossroads.
  
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• Plans to build up to eight new homes in village

  06-04-2025 17:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Plans to build up to eight new homes in a village have been submitted.
  
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• Road CLOSED as emergency services at scene of serious crash involving motorbike

  06-04-2025 16:17 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The A361 outside Cotswold Wildlife Park is closed due to a serious crash, with emergency services at the scene.
  
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• Emergency services at scene of 'major' incident on crossroads

  06-04-2025 15:54 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A 'major' incident on the A361 has reportedly blocked the crossroads outside Cotswold Wildlife Park.
  
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• Is it illegal to not indicate on a roundabout? £5,000 fine for little-known law

  06-04-2025 14:44 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Find out if it's illegal not to indicate on a roundabout as a car expert warns of £5,000 fine and points on driving licence for this 'little-known' law.
  
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• See all the free games you can claim on PlayStation Plus this April

  06-04-2025 14:07 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  See the three games you can claim for free via PlayStation Plus in April 2025 including RoboCop: Rogue City.
  
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• Memories of Grade II listed Old County Hall

  06-04-2025 14:04 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  SOME may have been surprised to read that Layton’s motorcycle and car sales business was based in New Road, Oxford
  
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• Major delays due to vehicle fire on M40

  06-04-2025 14:03 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  There are major delays on the motorway due to a vehicle fire on the M40 near Banbury.
  
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• The historic pub in city centre serving Thai cuisine

  06-04-2025 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A historic pub in Oxford opposite Christ Church combines the atmosphere of an old English hostelry with serving Thai cuisine
  
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• Pupils at school dress up for civil war lesson

  06-04-2025 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  The Second Year history pupils were treated to an English Civil War living history morning
  
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• Oxford firefighters practise water rescue skills

  06-04-2025 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Rewley Road Fire Station's Green Watch have been practising their water rescue skills.
  
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• Opticians supports Wear a Hat Day for brain tumour charity

  06-04-2025 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Customers at Specsavers in Didcot were greeted by a selection of unique headwear as staff marked Wear a Hat Day last week.
  
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• New method of destroying 'forever chemicals' developed by Oxford chemists

  06-04-2025 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A new method of destroying 'forever chemicals' has been developed by chemists at the University of Oxford.
  
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• Eight-year-old boy helping to save dogs from meat trade in China

  06-04-2025 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  An eight-year-old boy is helping to save dogs from the meat trade in China by taking on a charity swimming challenge.
  
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• Council increases amount of land set aside for nature recovery by a fifth

  06-04-2025 14:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  South Oxfordshire District Council has increased the size of its land being used for nature recovery by almost a fifth since last year.
  
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• Road closed after fire breaks out at property

  06-04-2025 13:49 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A road closure is in place after a fire broke out at a property last night.
  
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• Young chef wins gold at prestigious international chef competition

  06-04-2025 13:30 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  A young chef recently won gold at one of the world's most prestigious chef competition in the world.
  
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